Durham
Durham is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Durham
The primary purpose of Durham is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Durham Ranches, Inc. (private). It impounds the Belle Fourche near Hulett.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 502 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Hulett |
| River/Stream | Belle Fourche |
| Coordinates | 43.93350, -105.48010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 502 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 502 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DURHAM RANCHES, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01255 |
| Federal ID | WY01255 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |